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Faculty of Management
POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
DEGREES
v DIPLOMAS
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 20sixteen
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
INDEX POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
(BTech Degrees)
Name of programme
BTech (Business Administration) _________________________ 97
BTech (Hospitality Management) __________________________ 97
BTech (Human Resource Management) ____________________ 97
BTech (Information Technology)
(Information Systems and Technology Management) __________ 98
BTech (Logistics) ______________________________________ 98
BTech (Marketing) _____________________________________ 98
BTech (Tourism Management) ____________________________ 99
BTech (Transportation Management)_______________________ 99
BCom Hons (Marketing Management) _____________________ 102

BCom Hons (Strategic Management) ______________________ 102
BCom Hons (Transport Economics) _______________________ 103
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
Name of programme
PG DIP (Information Systems Auditing) _____________________ 103
MASTERS DEGREES (MA)
Name of programme
Masters (Tourism and Hospitality Management) (RD) _________ 103
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES (MA)
Name of programme
MA (Industrial Psychology) Research Dissertation (RD)_________ 104
MA (Public Management and Governance) Coursework (CW) ___ 104
MA (Public Management and Governance) Research (RD)_______ 104
BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM CUM HONORIBUS

(BA Honours Degrees)
Name of programme
BA Hons (Human Resource Management) _________________ 99
BA Hons (Industrial Psychology)__________________________ 99
BA Hons (Information Management) _______________________ 100
BA Hons (Public Management and Governance)______________ 100
BA Hons (Tourism Development) _________________________ 100
MASTER OF COMMERCE DEGREES (MCom)

Name of programme
MCom (IT Management) (RD) ____________________________ 105
MCom (Marketing Management) (RD) ______________________ 105
MCom (Strategic Management) (RD)_______________________ 105
BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII CUM HONORIBUS

(BCom Honours Degrees)
Name of programme
BCom Hons (Human Resource Management) _______________ 101
BCom Hons (Industrial Psychology) _______________________ 101
BCom Hons (Information Management) ____________________ 101
BCom Hons (IT Management)____________________________ 101
BCom Hons (Logistics Management) ______________________ 102
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES (MPhil)

Name of programme
MPhil (Human Resource Development) (RD)_________________ 106
MPhil (Information Management) (RD) _____________________ 106
MPhil (Leadership Coaching) (CW)________________________ 106
RD = Research Dissertation / CW = Coursework

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MPhil (Management: Leadership in Emerging Countries) (CW)___ 106

MPhil (Personal and Professional Leadership) (CW)___________ 107
DOCTOR COMMERCII DEGREES (DCom)

(Doctoral Degrees)
Name of programme
DCom (Strategic Management) ___________________________ 110
MASTER OF COMMERCE / MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY

(MCom/MPhil Degrees)
Name of programme
MCom (Business Management) (CW)______________________ 107
MPhil (Business Management) (RD)_______________________ 107
MCom (Employment Relations) (RD)_______________________ 108
MCom (Human Resource Management) (RD) ________________ 108
MPhil (Human Resource Management) (RD) ________________ 108
MCom (Industrial Psychology) Professional (CW)_____________ 108
MPhil (Industrial Psychology) Professional (CW)______________ 108
MCom (Industrial Psychology) (RD)________________________ 109
MCom (Leadership in Performance and Change) (CW)_________ 109
MPhil (Leadership in Performance and Change) (CW)_________ 109
MCom (Logistics Management) (RD) _______________________ 109
MPhil (Logistics Management) (RD) _______________________ 109
MCom (Transport Economics) (RD) ________________________ 110
MPhil (Transport Economics) (RD) ________________________ 110
DOCTOR LITTERARUM ET PHILOSOPHIAE DEGREES (DLitt et Phil)

Name of programme
DLitt et Phil (Public Management and Governance)___________ 110
PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR DEGREES (PhD)
Name of programme
PhD (Business Management) ____________________________ 111
PhD (Employment Relations) _____________________________ 111
PhD (Human Resource Development) ______________________ 111
PhD (Human Resource Management) ______________________ 112
PhD (Industrial Psychology) ______________________________ 112
PhD (Information Management) ___________________________ 112
PhD (Information Technology Management) _________________ 113
PhD (Leadership in Performance and Change) _______________ 113
PhD (Logistics Management) _____________________________ 113
PhD (Marketing Management) ____________________________ 114
PhD (Personal and Professional Leadership) ________________ 114
PhD (Transport Economics) ______________________________ 115
RD = Research Dissertation / CW = Coursework

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All programmes are in the process of being reviewed for alignment purposes. This may have an impact on the NQF level reflected in
the prospectus. Some qualifications are on the old eight level framework, some have been aligned to the new ten level framework.
For further information contact the respective Department.
All BTech Degrees are classified as a higher level of
undergraduate studies, following a National Diploma.
average of 60%. An aggregate of 60% for the prescribed major modules of their
National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
(BTech Degrees)
Contact details: Mrs P Kock (Departmental Secretary)

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1051 / Email: pamk@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The aim of the BTech Hospitality

Management qualification is to develop the students applied and cognitive
competencies in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding and applications
of hospitality management principles. The student should be able to analyse
and explain management decisions in the context of a hospitality unit or
company. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent in applying
managerial skills, identifying, selecting and applying a range of research
methodologies and techniques to research problems in their own and social
sciences area of specialisation.
BTech (Business Administration)

Admission requirements: Any business related Diploma or an equivalent
qualification at NQF Level 6 as determined by a Status Committee with an
average of 60% .
Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 years
Contact details: Ms L Ledwaba
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1208 (during office hours) / Email: lledwaba@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop
the students applied and practical competencies in the acquisition, analysis,
interpretation, understanding and application of administrative, management
and strategic management principles. The student should be able to analyse
and explain strategic decisions in the context of business operations, and
to assess and interpret the external impact of decisions, given the holistic
context of management as a practice. Students must demonstrate that they
can contextualise their learning to their business environment, and describe
appropriate improvements and interventions they can affect in their working
environments.
Name of programme:
BTech (Human Resource Management)

Admission requirements: A National Diploma in Human Resource
Management or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as determined by the
Status Committee with an average of 65%.
Contact details: Ms N Kwanyana
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 5052 / Email: nkwanyana@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The BTech Degree is designed to expose
students to strategic issues within the organisation by focusing on Advanced
Strategic Management, Advanced Industrial Relations, Advanced Management
of Training, Advanced Personnel Management, Organisational Behaviour and
Research Methodology.
Name of programme:
BTech (Hospitality Management)

Admission requirements: A National Diploma in Hospitality Management
or a National Diploma (Food and Beverage Management) or an equivalent
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Name of programme:
Duration of programme: Part-time: Maximum 3 years
understanding and applications of logistics principles. The student should be

able to analyse and explain strategic decisions in the context of a logistics
operations unit or company, and to assess and interpret the external impact
of decisions. The student should also be able to reflect on her/his managerial
decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context
of logistics operations and management. Students must have experience in
the logistics industry, in order to contextualise their learning to their business
environment, and the appreciate improvements and interventions they can effect
in their working environments.
Contact details: Prof C Marnewick

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1316 / Email: cmarnewick@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
BTech (Information Technology: Information Systems and

Technology Management)
Admission requirements: A National Diploma in Information Technology or an
equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as determined by the Status Committee
with an aggregate of 60% for the prescribed major subjects of their National
Diploma or equivalent qualification.
BTech (Marketing)
Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop the

students applied and cognitive competencies in the acquisition, interpretation,
understanding and applications of various fields in IT. The student should be
able to analyse and explain various technologies, developments and trends,
and operational decisions in the context of the IT function in companies and
government. Students must show that they can assess and interpret the
external impact of decisions taken in the IT sector, or in the IT function of a
company. The student should also be able to reflect on her/his technical and/
or managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the
holistic context of the business environment. Students should have practical
experience in the IT industry, in order to contextualise their learning to their
working environment, and to appreciate improvements and interventions they
can affect in their working environments.
Admission requirements: A National Diploma (Marketing) or an equivalent

average of 60%. A 60% or higher mark on Marketing 3 would be mandatory plus
60% or higher on any major subject, namely Marketing Research 3, Marketing
Communications 3, Consumer Bahaviour or Sales Management 3.
Duration of the programme: Part-time: 2 years
Contact details:
Mrs P Xaba / Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1414 / Email: preciousx@uj.ac.za OR
Mr D Maduku / Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1421 / Email: dkmaduku@uj.ac.za
Brief Description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop the
understanding and applications of marketing principles. The student should be
able to analyse and explain marketing and promotion decisions in the context
of a marketing operations unit or company, and to assess and interpret the
external impact of decisions. The student should also be able to reflect on her/
his managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the
holistic context of marketing and promotions. Students must have experience in
the marketing industry, in order to contextualize their learning to their business
environment, and to appreciate improvements and interventions they can affect
in their working environments.
Name of programme:
BTech (Logistics)
Admission requirements: A National Diploma (Logistics) or a National
Diploma (Purchasing Management) or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level
6 as determined by a Status Committee with an average of 60% for all third
year models.
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 1 year, maximum 2 years
Contact details: Dr C Voortman (Logistics) / Email: craigv@uj.ac.za
Ms S Vorster (Admin) / Email: soniav@uj.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1285 /1179
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BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM CUM HONORIBUS
(Bachelor of Arts Honours Degrees)
Name of programme:
BTech (Tourism Management)

Admission requirements: A National Diploma (Tourism Management) or an
equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as determined by a Status Committee
with an average of 60% in the third year subjects.
Name of programme:
BA Hons (Human Resource Management)

Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of a BA
qualification on NQF Level 6 with Industrial Psychology or Human Resource
Management as major modules on NQF Level 6. A module in analytical
techniques or statistical methods on NQF Level 5 is strongly recommended.
Access to the Internet and Computer literacy is compulsory. An average of 65%
will allow a potential student to apply for the Honours course.

Contact details: Ms N Wakelin-Theron
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1037 / Email: nicolaw@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The aim of the BTech Tourism Management
qualification is to develop the students applied and cognitive competencies
in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding and applications of tourism
management principles. The student should be able to analyse and explain
management decisions in the context of a tourism unit of company. This
qualification prepares the graduate for any position in a tourism sector that
requires the application of existing tourism practices in new contexts.

Contact details: Ms N Moodley
Tel: +27 (011) 559 2159 / Email: nmoodley@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The programme design and content ensure
a combination of theoretical depth and advanced practical application, as well
as honing specific performance enhancement skills. The first study year is
generic while students in their second study year can specialise in one of the
following fields of study: Human Resource Management or Human Resource
Development.
Name of programme:
BTech (Transportation Management)

Admission requirements: A National Diploma (Transportation Management) or
an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 as determined by a Status Committee
with an average of 60% in all third year modules.
Name of programme:
Duration of programme: Part-time: 1 year, maximum 2 years
BA Hons (Industrial Psychology)
Contact details: Mr L Buys (Transportation) / Ms S Vorster (Admin)

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1565/1179
Email: louisb@uj.ac.za or soniav@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of an

acceptable Baccalaureus Degree qualification on NQF level 6 with Industrial
Psychology as a major subject (i.e. Industrial Psychology 1, 2 and 3), or the
equivalent thereof. An average of 65% will allow a potential student to apply for
the Honours course. Exposure to a formal research module at undergraduate
level is essential. Exposure to a formal module(s) in Human Resource
Management and/or Psychology and/or Business Management will be a
recommendation.

understanding and applications of logistics and transportation management
principles. The student should be able to analyse and explain marketing and
promotion decisions in the context of a transportation company and the regulatory
environment, and to assess and interpret the external impact of decisions.
The student should also be able to reflect on her/his managerial decisions and
applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of the transportation
industry. Students must have experience in the transport industry, in order to
contextualise their learning to their business environment, and to appreciate
improvements and interventions they can affect in their working environments.

Contact details: Ms J Sitemele
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2185 / Email: joycesi@uj.ac.za
applied competence of the student in analysing, interpreting and understanding
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industrial psychology principles and methods. It further develops the intellectual,
research and professional skills of the student. The qualification prepares students
to meaningfully contribute to organisations human resource acquisition, utilisation
and development interventions. An industrial psychology Honours graduate
will be able to apply for post-Honours training and internship programmes in
psychometrics. Completion of such an internship will enable them to register
as psychometrics with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
policy requirements of the University according to which the equivalent of 120

credits at NQF Level 6 are assessed and recognised before enrolment for the
BA Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance at the UJ. The
admission modules are: 1. Research Methods and Writing Skills for Public and
Development Management; 2. Orientation to Public Management Functions;
3. Orientation to Public Policy; 4. Orientation to Public Human Resource and
Financial Management; 5.The Constitutional and Institutional Frameworks for
Public Administration and Governance.
Duration of programme: Full-time: One year
Name of programme:
Contact details: Ms Z Jansen

Tel: 011 559 2447 / Email: zeenat@uj.ac.za
BA Hons (Information Management)

Admission requirements: Candidates in possession of any relevant
Baccalaureus Degree on NQF level 6 with appropriate subject knowledge are
considered. It is recommended that Students who are employed full time must
register for this program on part-time basis.
Brief description of programme: In the Public Management and Governance

Honours Degree, the student specialises in five separate sub-disciplines.
These sub-disciplines reflect various generic management dimensions
including Advanced Public Policy Management, Advanced Human Resource
Management, and Advanced Public Financial Management. They are
complemented by a compulsory module on the research methodology of public
administration and governance. This module aims to develop the candidates
research skills to enable him/her to do research independently. A compulsory
research essay of approximately 12 000 words must be submitted for completion
of the Degree. The modules that are offered may change from year to year.
Students are selected on academic merit.

Contact details: Department of Information and Knowledge Management
Ms D Wessels / Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2183 / Email: deidrew@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: Students develop applied skills in the
mastering, analysis, interpreting and applying of the characteristics of Information
Management, as used in a career or for further studies in the field of Information
Management. Students must be able to assess management decisions or
applications through the influence of the holistic framework of management.
Name of programme:
Name of programme:
BA Hons (Tourism Development)
BA Hons (Public Management and Governance)
Admission requirements: Candidates in possession of any relevant

Baccalaureus Degree on NQF level 6 with an average of 60% appropriate
subject knowledge are considered.
Admission requirements: Any student with a Bachelors Degree with Public

Administration or equivalent as a major subject (including a BTech Degree,
a four-year tertiary Diploma or Advanced Diploma) with an acceptable study
record will be admitted to the BA Public Management and Governance
Honours programme.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year

Contact details: Ms N Wakelin-Theron
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1037 / Email: nicolaw@uj.ac.za
For students with a Bachelors Degree other than a Degree in Public

Administration/Public Management/Public Governance/Development Studies
with Public Governance/Public Administration as a major, the requirements are:
the passing of five NQF Level 6 admission modules in Public Administration,
Public Management and/or Development Management (or the equivalent
of 120 credits for similar modules at other universities) or meeting the RPL
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to develop

the ability of the student to question, analyse and interpret tourism development
issues within a global context. This purpose is achieved through the delivery
of tuition and a research-based project where the student shows evidence of
research and the ability to reflect on tourism development issues.
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BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII CUM HONORIBUS
(Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degrees)
intellectual, research and professional skills of the student. The qualification

prepares students to meaningfully contribute to organisations human resource
acquisition, utilisation and development interventions. An industrial psychology
Honours graduate will be able to apply for post-Honours training and internship
programmes in psychometrics. Completion of such an internship will enable
them to register as psychometrics with the Professional Board for Psychology of
the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Name of programme:
BCom Hons (Human Resource Management)

Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of a BA
qualification on NQF Level 6 with Industrial Psychology or Human Resource
Management as major modules on NQF Level 6. A module in analytical
techniques or statistical methods on NQF Level 5 is strongly recommended.
Access to the Internet and Computer literacy is compulsory. An average of 65%
will allow a potential student to apply for the Honours course.
Name of programme:
BCom Hons (Information Management)

Admission requirements:
BCom qualification on NQF Level 6 with appropriate subject knowledge
Contact details: Ms N Moodley

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2159 / Email: nmoodley@uj.ac.za

Contact details: Department of Information and Knowledge Management
Ms D Wessels / Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2183 / Email: deidrew@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The programme design and content ensure a

combination of theoretical depth and advanced practical application, as well as
honing specific performance enhancement skills. The first study year is generic
while students in their second study year can specialise in one of the following
fields of study: Human Resource Management, Employment Relations or
Human Resource Development
Brief description of programme: Students develop applied skills in the

mastering, analysis, interpreting and applying of the characteristics of Information
Management, as used in a career or for further studies in the field of Information
Management. Students must be able to assess management decisions or
applications through the influence of the holistic framework of management.
Name of programme:
Name of programme:
BCom Hons (Industrial Psychology)
BCom Hons (IT Management)
Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of an

acceptable Baccalaureus Degree qualification on NQF level 6 with Industrial
Psychology as a major subject (i.e. Industrial Psychology 1, 2 and 3), or the
equivalent thereof. An average of 65% will allow a potential student to apply for
the Honours course. Exposure to a formal research module at undergraduate
level is essential. Exposure to a formal module(s) in Human Resource
Management and/or Psychology and/or Business Management will be a
recommendation. Student number constraints necessitate a selection process.
Admission requirements: Student access will be provided to the student who

is in possession of a baccalaureus qualification on NQF level 6 that include a
relevant subject as a major. A graduate student from another university must
comply with certain conditions before being admitted to the BCom Hons (IT
Management) on NQF level.
Contact details: Ms N Shandu / Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1375
Email: nomusan@uj.ac.za

Contact details: Ms J Sitemele
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2185 / Email: joycesi@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The student should develop intellectual

competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding
and application of information technology management principles. The student
should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of information technology
management or the information technology management function within an

applied competence of the student in analysing, interpreting and understanding
industrial psychology principles and methods. It further develops the
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organisation. The student should be able to assess any external and internal
decisions impacting information technology management. The student should also
be able to reflect on his/her managerial decisions and applications to assess the
effect thereof in the holistic context of information technology management.
Management and Business Management as majors. A student must have

attained a minimum of 60% in his/her majors at NQF Level 6. Students who
have a BCom qualification, but who do not have 32 credits in Marketing
Management at NQF Level 6, must first complete the level 6 undergraduate
modules in Marketing Management and pass it with a final mark of at least 60%.
A student who obtained a BA (Marketing Communication) Degree with Marketing
Management and Marketing Communication as a major must complete the
following modules before they can be accepted in the Honours program:
Economics 1A, 1B, Accounting A, B, Analytical Techniques A, B, Business
Management 2A, 2B and Business Management 3A, 3B.
Name of programme:
BCom Hons (Logistics Management)

Admission requirements: Student access will be provided to the student who is in
possession of a baccalaureus qualification on NQF Level 6 that included a relevant
subject as major. A graduate student from another university must comply with
certain conditions before being admitted to the BCom Hons (Logistics Management)
on NQF Level 7. Please be advised that all Honours applications are subject to
screening process. Applicants will be advised if they have been accepted. The
following minimum admission requirements apply for BCom Honours (Logistics
Management): (a) BCom (Logistics Management) Degree, OR (b) BTech (Logistics
Management) Degree, OR (c) Any other BCom with a major with comparable
content, and as far as is necessary, complemented by an entrance examination, (d)
Please be advised that academic performance in past qualifications will be taken
into consideration AND (e) Adequate English language proficiency.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year (Students enrol for at least four

theoretical modules per semester per year) / Part-time: 2 years (Part-time
students enrol for two theoretical modules per semester)
Contact details: Ms N Cunningham
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2010 / Email: ncunningham@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied
competencies in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and application of
marketing management principles in preparation for a career in the marking field,
as well as to provide a basis for further learning. Students must be able to reflect
on managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the
holistic context of management in practice. The qualification enables students
to enter the marketing field in middle management positions such as brand
managers, market researchers, client- and account managers, relationship
managers, researchers as well as marketing consultants.

Contact details: Ms A Kasoojee
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2464 / adeelak@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: This programme focuses on core aspects
of logistics management, logistics decision support systems, supply chain
management and business resource planning systems. Students also have
a choice of modes to study as well as quantitative logistics and project
management. Students are required to take Research Methodology to assist
them in conducting research for the assignments in each subject. Industry
advisory boards ensure the relevance of the subject matter. Students that
have completed this course are often employed in the private sector, shipping
companies, forwarding and clearing agents, the manufacturing, retail and
wholesale sectors of the economy as well as in imports and exports.
Name of programme:
BCom Hons (Strategic Management)

Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of a
BCom or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 6 with Business Management as
one of the core modules on NQF Level 6. The qualification of a potential student
should also include at least 16 credits of Strategic Management on NQF Level 6.
Contact details: Ms E Kurten
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3748 / Email: eekurten@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
BCom Hons (Marketing Management)
Brief description of programme: Students should develop applied

competencies and practical skills in the organisation, analysis, interpretation and
application of basic and advanced strategic management principles. The student
Admission requirements: Access will be provided to students in possession

of a BCom qualification on NQF Level 6 generating 360 credits with Marketing
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should be able to reflect on strategic managerial decisions and be able to assess
the effect thereof in the holistic context of management as a practice.

Contact details: Prof C Marnewick
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1316 / Email: cmarnewick@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to

strengthen and deepen the students knowledge and to develop applied
competence in analysing, interpreting and understanding information systems
auditing processes, principles and methods. It further develops that intellectual
independence, research and professional skills of the student. The qualification
prepares students to meaningfully contribute to organizations information
systems auditing as well as acquisition, utilization and development of
information systems and technology.
BCom Hons (Transport Economics)

Admission requirements: Student access will be provided to the student who
is in possession of a baccalaureus qualification on NQF Level 6 that included
a relevant subject as a major. A graduate student from another university
must comply with certain conditions before being admitted to the BCom Hons
(Transport Economics) on NQF Level 7. Please be advised that all Honours
applications are subject to a screening process. Applicants will be advised if they
have been accepted.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year, maximum 2 years
MasterS DEGREE
Contact details: Ms A Kasoojee

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2464 / adeelak@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Masters (Tourism and Hospitality Management) (RD)
Brief description of programme: The programme has two core subjects:

transport planning and transport policy. These subjects, together with a range
of modal choices, as well as logistics management are aimed at equipping
students with the necessary knowledge and skills to make a meaningful
contribution in the field of transportation management. Students are required
to take Research Methodology to assist them in conducting research for the
assignments in each subject. Industry advisory boards ensure the relevance of
the subject matter. Students that have completed this course are often employed
in government, parastatals, the private and public sector operators of transport
services as well as beginning their own businesses.
Admission requirements: The minimum admission requirement is a BTech

(Tourism Management) or a BTech (Hospitality Management) or an equivalent
qualification at the same level in the field of tourism and hospitality. The selection
of Masters students will be done in accordance with rules and regulations of
the Higher Degrees Committee of the University of Johannesburg as stipulated
for inter-disciplinary programs. The STH Research Committee may prescribe a
module or modules, at NQF Level 8 or 9 as a supportive measure to successfully
complete the qualification. This applies when the STH Research Committee
concludes that the students knowledge of research needs to be updated or when
the research topic extends to issues insufficiently covered at the graduate level.
The basic guideline is that students must have obtained the BTech (Tourism
Management) or BTech (Hospitality Management) or an equivalent qualification
in tourism and hospitality management. In addition, the student must be able to
develop a research proposal for the intended research project. The selection and
allocation of postgraduate students depends on the availability of supervisors.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
Name of programme:
PG DIP (Information Systems Auditing)

Admission requirements: A potential student should have obtained of a
Bachelors Degree on NQF level 7 from UJ. Candidates from other universities
should have obtained a relevant Degree on a NQF level 7 or the equivalent
thereof and could apply for admission to the Departmental Academic Board
which will evaluate each application individually. RPL will be applied in
accordance with the UJ RPL policy. In addition to the minimum admission
requirements as outlined above, prospective students must obtain a minimum of
60% average In their final year in any appropriate Bachelors Degree in order to
do the postgraduate Diploma.
Duration of programme:
Part-time: 2 years minimum, 3 years maximum
Contact details: Dr H Kesa
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1050 / Email: hemak@uj.ac.za
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Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Masters of Tourism and
Hospitality Management is to develop the ability of the student to question,
analyse and interpret tourism and hospitality management issues within a global
context with a focus on industry specific sectors. This purpose is achieved
through the delivery of a research-based dissertation at the Masters Level
where the student will show evidence of scientific research and the ability to
reflect in the context of tourism and hospitality management. The programme
therefore assists in the continuing professional development of managers and
leaders in tourism and hospitality management.
Brief description of programme: This MA coursework Masters programme

comprises one compulsory and three elective modules to be completed as well
as a compulsory minor dissertation. The compulsory module is a Research
Methodology module, and is supplemented by three additional elective modules.
The compulsory dissertation is in the form of a research project.
The coursework Masters Degree structure makes provision either for two
specialised sub-disciplinary foci, or for a general PMG focus through a random
choice of three electives out of a possible nine available modules. One
specialised focus is on evaluating general public sector policy management and
governance and the second focuses on a specialisation in advanced municipal
management and governance.
Master OF ARTS DegreeS (MA)

Name of programme:
Name of programme:
MA (Public Management and Governance) Coursework
MA (Public Management and Governance) (RD)
Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Public Governance, Public

Administration or Public Management and Development or a similar recognised
qualification. In certain instances, the General Regulations with reference to the
MPhil Degree may be applied by the Dean in consultation with the Head of the
Department of Public Governance in order to admit a student to the programme.
Admission requirements: A final mark of 65 % for the preceding Honours

Degree programme in Public Management/Public Administration/Public
Governance, or an equivalent RPL qualification or compliance is required in
order to be admitted to this programme. An application for this programme must
be accompanied by a research proposal of approximately eight pages in a
prescribed format, which is available on request from the Department, together
with guidelines on how to draft the proposal.
Appropriate administrative and managerial work exposure of three years,

preferably in the public sector, as deemed adequate and appropriate by the
Head of the Department of Public Governance.
Full-time: 1 year minimum, 2 years maximum
Prospective Masters students who have a BA Honours Degree in Public

Management and Governance and who may want to proceed and articulate
from the Honours Degree in Public Governance, and who lack three years of
practical experience in the public sector will have to complete the required
four modules and the minor dissertation as well as a six-month internship
in a public sector setting (Module 11) during the same year, and complete a
prescribed internship programme agreed on between his/her minor dissertation
supervisor and the organisation hosting the intern. A complete report will be
required that will be presented as an additional requirement for the fulfilment of
the Degree requirements.
Contact details: Prof C Auriacombe

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2395 / Email: christellea@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The research Masters Degree requires the
student to submit a dissertation on a relevant topic within the academic field of
Public Management and Governance. A lecturer within the Department would act
as supervisor for the study.
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MASTER OF COMMERCE DEGREES (MCom)
Name of programme:
MCom (IT Management) (RD)
Contact details: Prof M Roberts-Lombard

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3031 / Email: mornayr@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A BCom Hons (IT Management) Degree or equivalent

Degree from any other university on NQF 8 with an average of at least 60% for the
Honours Degree.

competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation reflecting on
and application of marketing management principles. The student should obtain
a focused competence depending on the topic of the dissertation. The student
should show evidence of independent and original scientific work. Students will
also display competence in the application of relevant research methodology
and the proper written communication of the research process and findings. The
student should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications,
and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of marketing management.
Contact details: Dr B Gatsheni
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1506 / Email: bgatsheni@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to develop
the applied competence of student on an advanced (executive) level in the
mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of IT Management
principles and methods. Through a Masters dissertation, the student will
show evidence of scientific research and the ability to reflect thereon in the
holistic context of IT Management. The programme will assist in the continuing
professional development of experience and senior managers and leaders will
be enhanced for both South African delegates and, increasingly, promote the
development of IT Management skills for students and executive delegates
within both local and international context.
Name of programme:
MCom (Strategic Management) (RD)

Admission requirements: A student who is in possession of a BCom Honours
qualification in Strategic Management on NQF Level 7 may apply for admission to
this qualification. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a student
admission to the Masters qualification if of the opinion that the students academic
background is insufficient for the proposed studies.
On completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate

competence in:
research writing and creative thinking skills in IT Management,
display competence in the application of related research methodology,
take strategic decisions in the context of IT Management,
reflect on managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in
the holistic context of IT Management.
Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 years minimum, 3 years maximum

Contact details: Prof G Goldman
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3172 / Email: ggoldman@uj.ac.za
competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding
and application of strategic and general management principles. The qualification
develops the research and conceptional skills of the student in the strategic and
general management field. A qualifying student should show evidence of scientific
research and the ability to report thereon. The student should be able to reflect his/
her research decisions and applications, and to assess the effect thereof in the
holistic context of strategic and general management.
Name of programme:
MCom (Marketing Management) (RD)

Admission requirements: A student who is in possession of a BCom Honours
qualification in Marketing Management on NQF Level 7 may apply for admission
to this qualification. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a student
admission to the Masters qualification if of the opinion that the students academic
background is insufficient for the proposed studies.
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MAGISTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES (MPhil)
reflect on their research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in
the holistic context of the information industry.
Name of programme:
MPhil (Human Resource Development) (RD)
Name of programme:
Admission requirements: An appropriate Honours Degree in the broader field

of Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource
Development or Employment Relations with an average of at least 65% for the
Honours Degree. An Honours module in Research Methodology (NQF Level 7).
MPhil (Management: Leadership in Emerging Countries) (CW)

Admission requirements: A prospective student must be in possession of a
relevant Honours Degree in any one of the following fields: public governance,
political sciences, legal and constitutional studies, education, environmental
studies, engineering, health and the creative/ graphic sciences. A student must
have attained at least a 65% average across all of his/ her subjects in the Honours
Degree or any other equivalent qualification to be considered for admission.
Having passed a module in Research Methodology in his/ her Honours (NQF
Level 8) is essential. A student must have at least 3 years of experience at middle
to senior management level. Students must have an adequate English literacy
language proficiency demonstrated by having passed a recognised literacy
test. Student number constraints necessitate a selection process consisting of
psychometric assessments a research exercise and interviews.
Student number constraints necessitate a selection process consisting of a full

day assessment centre and psychometric assessments.
Contact details: Ms A Ferreira
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2079 / Email: amandaf@uj.ac.za
competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation and reflection
on related research methodology, and proper written and/or oral communication
of the research process and findings. The aim is also to ensure that the student
is capable of sound reflection on research findings. The student should show
evidence of independent and original scientific work.
Contact details: Ms E Stapelberg
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2257 / Email: elmariest@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: To develop at an advanced level the applied

competence of the student in the analysis, interpretation and understanding
of leadership within an emerging country context, with a differentiated focus
on specific sectors in in these countries. The qualification will enable senior
managers and leaders to master the critical leadership skills required by the
specific sectors in which they have to manage and lead in emerging countries.
MPhil (Information Management) (RD)

Admission requirements: Any relevant Honours Degree on NQF Level 7. The
Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a student admission to the
Masters qualifications if of the opinion that the students academic background
is insufficient for the proposed studies.
Name of programme:
MPhil (Leadership Coaching) (CW)

Admission requirements: A relevant postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Honours
degree where the focus was either on human behaviour or leadership/management,
or a professional Bachelors degree with a minimum of 120 credits at Level 7/8.
Having passed a module in Research Methodology on Honours NQF Level 7/8
would be a strong recommendation. A student must have at least three years work
experience in the relevant field. Student number constraints necessitate a selection
process consisting of psychometric assessments, a research exercise and interviews.
Contact details: Prof T du Plessis

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3836 / Email: tduplessis@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The dissertation will constitute a decided
contribution to knowledge of, and insight into, the subject discipline as well as
the field of research. Qualifying students would also display competence in the
application of related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral
communication of the research process and findings. Students should be able to
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MASTER OF COMMERCE / MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
(MCom/MPhil Degrees)
Full-time: One year minimum, two years maximum
Part-time: Two years minimum, three years maximum
Name of programme:
MCom (Business Management) (CW)
Tel: +27 (0)11559 2257 / Email: elmaries@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of a BCom

Hons qualification, or an equivalent four-year qualification with Honours status,
(excluding BTech) with a minimum level of competency on NQF level 7. Those
candidates who do not possess a qualification in Management are directed to
a bridging year before being accepted on the MCom (Business Management)
programme. The bridging year comprises of four modules: Economics, Business
Management, Accounting and Corporate Law. Students who do not complete the
bridging year retain the credits obtained up to that stage. A potential student should
have a 60% average for the Honours Degree obtained. Individual specialist areas
may have different requirements. A potential student should have at least 2 years
industry experience. Students must have adequate English language proficiency
by passing a literacy test.
Brief description of programme: To develop at an advanced level the applied

competence of the student in providing professional leadership coaching
interventions. This will be done by developing the competences of contracting,
assessing needs, constructing development plans, delivering individual and
team coaching sessions and the evaluation of the impact of different coaching
interventions through a number of modules. Through a mini dissertation, the
student will show evidence of scientific research and the ability to reflect on
the holistic context of leadership coaching. The programme will provide a
development experience to psychologists, psychometrists, human resource
managers, and managers as well as other postgraduate students in becoming
competent and professional leadership coaches in South Africa.
Name of programme:
MPhil (Personal and Professional Leadership) (CW)
Contact details: Ms E Dhlamini

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3151 / Email: edhlamini@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: An appropriate Honours Degree or its equivalent

with an average of at least 65% for the Honours Degree. Computer literacy and
access to the Internet, as well as a minimum of three years work experience.
A module in Research Technology at Honours Degree level is essential. It is
expected of a student to pass a recognised literacy test.
Brief description of programme: The student should develop intellectual

competencies and practical skills in the mastering, analysis, interpretation
and application of basic and advanced management principles in the different
functional units of the business organisation, and be able to reflect on their
managerial decisions and applications and to assess the effect thereof in the
holistic context of management as a practice.
Please note: Student number constraints necessitate a selection process.

Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: Upon successful completion of all the

requirements for this Degree, the student will acquire a practice-oriented and
personally enriching Masters qualification within two years, coaching skills and
new career opportunities as a personal and professional leader, manager or
PPL facilitator.
Admission requirements: A student who is in possession of an Honours

qualification on NQF Level 7 or equivalent, in any subfield of Business
Management, may apply for admission to this qualification. The Dean of the
Faculty of Management may refuse a student admission to the Masters
qualification if of the opinion that the students academic background is insufficient
for the proposed studies.
MPhil (Business Management) (RD)
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Name of programme:
MCom/MPhil (Human Resource Management) (RD)

Admission requirements: An appropriate Honours Degree in the broader field
of Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource
Development or Employment Relations.

competence in the mastering, interpretation, reflecting on and application of
business management principles. Through the Masters dissertation a qualifying
student show evidence of scientific research and an ability to reflect thereon
in the holistic context of business management. The student should obtain a
focused competence depending on the topic of the dissertation. The student
should show evidence of independent and original scientific work. Students will
also display competence in the application of relevant research methodology
and the proper written communication of the research process and findings. The
student should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications,
and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of business management.
Students should previously have distinguished themselves as managers or

human resource managers with considerable work experience in organisations
(minimum of 3-5 years). Students must be computer literate and have Internet
access with an Honours module in Research Methodology (NQF Level 7) and
an average of at least 65% for the Honours Degree. Student number constraints
necessitate a selection process consisting of a full day assessment centre and
psychometric assessments.
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: Students should develop the intellectual

and professional skills that provide them with the opportunity to show
evidence of independent and original scientific work. This qualification will
further provide the student with the opportunity to display competence in the
application of related research methodology, the proper written and/or oral
communication of the research process and findings, as well as to reflect on
the research process and findings.
MCom/MPhil (Employment Relations) (RD)

Admission requirements: The student who is in possession of a BCom
Honours qualification on NQF Level 7/8 may apply. The Dean of the Faculty of
Management may refuse a student admission to the Masters qualification, if of
the opinion thet the students academic background in inadequate.
Name of programme:
MCom/MPhil (Industrial Psychology) Professional )CW)

Admission requirements: An Honours qualification in Industrial Psychology on

NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 65% average. Statistical methods or analytical
techniques must have been included in undergraduate curricula. Potential
students must have passed a module in research methodology at Honours
NQF Level 7. Related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by
the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management will also be
assessed. Student number constraints necessitate a selection process.
Brief description of programme: Students should develop the intellectual

and professional skills that provide them with the opportunity to show evidence
of independent and original scientific work. This qualification will further provide
the student with the opportunity to display competence in the application of
related research methodology and the research process and findings.
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Contact details: Ms Y Geleta
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 2858 / Email: yvonneh@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:

the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in mastering
analysis, interpretation and understanding of industrial psychological principles
and methods. It puts the student in a position to register as an Industrial
Psychologist (with the South African Professional Board of Psychology) to
work on an advanced level in the fields of Human Resource Management and
Industrial Psychology.
Admission requirements: An appropriate Honours Degree in the broader

field of Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Human
Resource Development or Employment Relations. Students should previously
have distinguished themselves as managers or human resource managers
with considerable work experience in organisations (minimum of 3-5 years).
Students must be computer literate and have Internet access with an Honours
module in Research Methodology (NQF Level 7) and an average of at least
65% for the Honours Degree. A module at least of undergraduate level or
above, in Statistical Methods or Analytical Techniques. Student number
constraints necessitate a selection process consisting of a full day assessment
centre and psychometric assessments.
MCom/MPhil (Leadership in Performance and Change) (CW)
Name of programme:
MCom/MA (Industrial Psychology) (RD)

Admission requirements: An Honours qualification in Industrial Psychology on
NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 65% average. Statistical methods or analytical
techniques must have been included in undergraduate curricula. Potential
students must have passed a module in research methodology at Honours
NQF Level 7. Related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by
assessed. Student number constraints necessitate a selection process.
the applied competence of the student on an advanced (executive) level in the
mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of performance, change
and organisational development principles and methods. The qualification
puts the student in a position to register as Personnel Practitioner with the
South African Board of Personnel Practice. It also equips the student to work
as a human resource manager or organisational development specialist on an
advanced level in organisations. The qualification will further enable students to
work as consultants in own businesses as well as consulting business ventures.
Part-time: Two year minimum, 3 years maximum
Brief description of programme: The student should develop the intellectual
and professional skills to provide evidence of the ability to independently
produce scientific work at an acceptable level. This will require competence
in the application of related research methodology, the ability to conduct and
complete an approved research study, the oral and written competence to
present results and findings, and the academic and personal maturity to critically
reflect on all aspects of the study.
Name of programme:
MCom/MPhil (Logistics Economics) (RD)

Admission requirements: A relevant Honours Degree. Applications are subject
to a screening and selection process.
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DOCTORAL DEGREES
Contact details: Ms R Ramsaroop

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 4979 / Email: rramsaroop@uj.ac.za
DOCTOR COMMERCII (DCOM)
Brief description of programme: This programme is research-based with

no coursework. Students and their study leaders decide on a research topic
after which the student follows an agreed-upon research programme until
the completion of the dissertation. The studies can either be quantitative or
qualitative in nature or a combination of both. Students are also supported
through the university statistical support services in questionnaire design and
data interpretation. Students undertaking the MCom Degree must have a
BCom (Honours) in the field of study whilst students on the MPhil can come
from other disciplines, provided they have the required academic foundation
for the field of study.
Name of programme:
DCom (Strategic Management)

Admission requirements: A student in possession of a Masters qualification
in Strategic Management on NQF Level 8 may apply for admission to this
qualification. An average of 65% in the MCom lectured (or dissertation) for
admission to the DCom Degree. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may
refuse a student admission to the Doctoral qualification if of the opinion that the
students academic background is insufficient for the proposed studies.
Full-time and Part-time: Minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years
Name of programme:
MCom/MPhil (Transport Economics) (RD)

Admission requirements: A relevant Honours Degree. Applications are subject

to a screening and selection process.

and highly specialised competencies and practical skills in the acquisition,
interpretation, comprehension and application of strategic and general
management principles. Through the Doctoral thesis, in which the qualification
culminates, a qualifying student would show evidence of independent and
original scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution
to knowledge of, and insight into, the subject discipline as well as the field
of research. Qualifying students would also display competence in the
application of related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral
communication of the research process and findings. Students should be able to
reflect on their research decisions and applications in order to assess the effect
thereof in the holistic context of strategic and general management
Brief description of programme: This programme is research-based with
no coursework. Students and their study leaders decide on a research topic
after which the student follows an agreed-upon research programme until
the completion of the dissertation. The studies can either be quantitative or
qualitative in nature or a combination of both. Students are also supported
through the university statistical support services in questionnaire design and
data interpretation. Students undertaking the MCom Degree must have a
BCom (Honours) in the field of study whilst students on the MPhil can come
from other disciplines, provided they have the required academic foundation
for the field of study.
DOCTOR LITTERARUM ET PHILOSOPHIAE DEGREES

(DLitt et Phil)
Name of programme:
DLitt et Phil (Public Management and Governance)

Admission requirements: A final mark of 65% on average for the preceding
Masters Degree programme in Public Management/Public Administration/Public
Governance (or equivalent RPL compliance), as well as a minimum of 65% for
the 50% or more dissertation required for that Masters programme.
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An application for this programme must be accompanied by a research proposal
of approximately 10 pages in a prescribed format, which is available on request
from the Department together with guidelines on how to draft the proposal.
The student must confer in advance with the Head of the Department of Public
Governance about the feasibility of the intended study. See General Regulations
of the University for admission to the Doctoral Degree.
application of related research methodology, and the proper written and oral
communication of the research process and findings. The thesis would constitute
a decided contribution to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline,
enabling students to reflect on the field of research.
Full-time and Part-time: Minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years
PhD (Employment Relations)
Name of programme:
Admission requirements: An appropriate Masters Degree in Employment
Relations, Labour Law or a related discipline and evidence of a full or mini research
component at Masters Degree level, as well as the completion of a research
methodology module at Honours and/or Masters Degree level with an average pass
mark of 65% at Masters Degree level. Three to five years relevant industry/work
experience. Student number constraints necessitate a selection process consisting
of a full day assessment centre and psychometric assessments. A module in
Research Methodology at Masters Degree level is essential.

Brief description of programme: The Doctoral study programme comprises a
thesis written under supervision that makes an original contribution to the field
of Public Management and Governance on a topic selected in consultation with
the Head of the Department of Public Governance. A Doctoral defence (of either
the proposal or the thesis) is required in accordance with the regulations of the
Faculty of Humanities. An article ready for publication on the thesis content or
related field is required.
Part-time: 2 years minimum / 4 years maximum
DOCTORAL DEGREES
PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR (PhD)
Brief description of programme: The qualification develops the intellectual

and professional skills of the student. A qualifying student should show evidence
of independent and original scientific work in the thesis. The thesis would
constitute a distinctive contribution to the knowledge of, and insight into, the
subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying students should also
display competence in the application of related research methodology and the
proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings.
Students should also be able to reflect on their research findings.
Name of programme:
PhD (Business Management)

Admission requirements: A student who is in possession of a Masters
qualification in Business Management on NQF Level 8 may apply for admission
to this qualification. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a
student admission to the Doctoral qualification if of the opinion that the students
academic background is insufficient for the proposed studies.
Name of programme:
Full-time and Part-time: 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum
PhD (Human Resource Development)

Admission requirements: An appropriate Masters Degree in the broader field of
human resource management as well as the completion of a research methodology
module at Honours and/or Masters Degree level with an average pass mark of 65%
at Masters Degree level. Three to five years relevant industry work experience.
Student number constraints necessitate a selection process consisting of a full
day assessment centre and psychometric assessments. A module at at least
undergraduate level or above in Statistical Methods or Analytical Techniques.

competencies and practical skills in the mastering, interpretation, understanding
and application of Business Management principles, culminating in independent
and original scientific work. Qualifying students display competence in the
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Name of programme:

Admission requirements: An Masters qualification in Industrial Psychology on

NQF Level 8 and statistical methods or analytical techniques at undergraduate
NQF Level 6, with a course passed in research methodology at Masters NQF
Level 7. Related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by
assessed, subject to approval of the Faculty Board. Student number constraints
necessitate a selection process.
PhD (Industrial Psychology)
Brief description of programme: The qualification develops the intellectual

and professional skills of the student. A qualifying student should show evidence
of independent and original scientific work in the thesis. The thesis would
constitute a distinctive contribution to the knowledge of, and insight into, the
subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying students should also
display competence in the application of related research methodology and the
proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings.
Students should also be able to reflect on their research findings.
Cost: Available on request from contact below.
Name of programme:

PhD (Human Resource Management)
Brief description of programme: This qualification develops the intellectual and

professional skills of the student. A relevant, problem-based, unique, original and
executable topic on an advanced academic level within this discipline should be
researched independently and reported on scientifically, in the form of a Doctoral
thesis. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to the knowledge of,
and insight into, the subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying
students would also display competence in the application of related research
methodology and the proper written and/or oral communication of the research
process and findings. The qualification can also occur via a combination of
independent research and developmental scientific work of original nature on
such an advanced topic. This programme will prepare students to reflect on their
own economical applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of
Industrial Psychology within their everyday lives.
Admission requirements: An appropriate Masters Degree in the broader

field of human resource management as well as the completion of a research
methodology module at Honours and/or Masters Degree level with an average
pass mark of 65% at Masters Degree level. Three to five years relevant industry
work experience. Student number constraints necessitate a selection process
consisting of a full day assessment centre and psychometric assessments.
A module at at least undergraduate level or above in Statistical Methods or
Analytical Techniques.
Brief description of programme: This qualification develops intellectual and
professional skills of the student. Through the doctorate thesis, a qualifying
student would show evidence of independent and original scientific work.
The thesis would constitute a distinctive contribution to the knowledge of, and
insight into, the subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying
methodology and the proper written and/or oral communication of the research
process and findings. Students should be able to critically reflect on the research
process and findings.
Name of programme:
PhD (Information Management)

Admission requirements: Student access will be provided to the student
who is in possession of any relevant Masters Degree on NQF level 8. The
Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a student admission to the
Doctoral qualification if of the opinion that the students academic background is
insufficient for the proposed studies.
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Full-time and Part-time: 2 years minimum, five years maximum
Name of programme:
Contact details: Prof T du Plessis

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3836 / Email: tduplessis@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A Masters Degree in Human Resource

Management, Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Development as
well as the completion of a research methodology module at Honours and/or
Masters Degree level with an average pass mark of 65% at Masters Degree
level. A module at at least undergraduate level or above in Statistical Methods
or Analytical Techniques. Students should have distinguished themselves
previously as managers or human resource managers with considerable
work experience in organisations (minimum of 3-5 years). Students must
be computer literate and have Internet access. Student number constraints
necessitate a selection process consisting of a full day assessment centre and
psychometric assessments.
PhD (Leadership in Performance and Change)
Brief description of programme: Through the Doctoral thesis, in which the

qualification finally culminates, a qualifying student would show evidence of
independent and original scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided
contribution to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as
the field of research. Qualifying students would display applied competence in
research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication in the
research process and findings. The student should be able to reflect on his/her
research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic
context of research in the information industry.
Name of programme
PhD (Information Technology Management)

Admission requirements: A relevant Masters degree on NQF Level 9 with a

65% average. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a student
admission to the doctoral qualification if he/she is of the opinion that the
students academic background is insufficient for the proposed study.
Brief description of programme: This is a structured research programme

with research-based assignments and the application of research in practice,
as the basis for the completion of the thesis. The aim of the qualification is to
develop the advanced competence of the student in designing and developing
organisational interventions and procedures. The qualification will make it
possible for students to fulfil a leadership role and to adopt a critical and
scientific approach towards performance and change.
Contact details: Dr B Gatsheni
Tel: +27 (0)11559 1506 / Email: bgatsheni@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: Through the doctoral thesis, in which
the qualification finally culminates, a qualifying student show evidence of
independent and original scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided
contribution to knowledge of, and insight into the subject discipline as well as
the field of research. Qualifying students would display applied competence in
research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication in the
research process and findings. The student should be able to reflect on his/her
research decisions and applications to access the effect thereof in the holistic
context of research in the information technology management industry.
Name of programme:
PhD (Logistics Management)

who is in possession of a university-based Masters qualification in Logistics
Management on NQF Level 8. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may
students academic background is insufficient.
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Brief description of programme: The student should develop intellectual and
specialised competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation,
understanding, analysis and application of logistics management principles. The
student should develop research, writing and creative thinking skills in the logistics
management field. The student should be able to take strategic decisions in the
context of a logistics organisation, or the logistics function of a company, and
to analyse and assess any internal or external decision impacting the logistics
function and/or profession. The student should also be able to reflect on his/her
managerial decisions and applications to analyse and assess the effect thereof
in the holistic context of logistics management. The thesis should constitute a
reflection of knowledge and insight into the logistics management field.
Name of programme:
PhD (Personal and Professional Leadership)

Admission requirements: A Masters Degree for which a mark of at least 65%
was obtained. A module in Research Methodology on Masters Degree level
is essential. Please note: Student numbers constraints necessitate a selection
process. Students outside the PPL field will have to comply with the MPhil (Human
Resource Management), Personal and Professional Leadership knowledge and
skills requirements by means of qualifying short courses about PPL content.
Name of programme:
PhD (Marketing Management)
Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is

to provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of concepts and theories
underpinning the theoretical and practical aspects of PPL, as well as with original
and independent scientific research skills to contribute towards the expansion of
the PPL knowledge base.
Admission requirements: A student who is in possession of a Masters

qualification in Marketing Management with a minimum of 60% or higher on NQF
Level 8 may apply for admission to this qualification. The Dean of the Faculty
of Management may refuse a student admission to the Doctoral qualification
if of the opinion that the students academic background is insufficient for the
proposed studies.
Name of programme
PhD (Tourism and Hospitality Management) (RD)
Admission requirements: A minimum of 65% average for MTech / Masters

on NQF Level 8/9 in Tourism or Hospitality or any other associated field. A
portfolio of evidence needs to be submitted for evaluation and approval by the
departmental research and higher degrees committee.
Contact details: Prof M Roberts-Lombard

Tel: +27 (0)11 559 3031 / Email: mornayr@uj.ac.za
and highly specialised competencies and practical skills in the acquisition,
interpretation, comprehension and application of marketing management
principles. Through the Doctoral thesis, in which the qualification culminates, a
qualifying student would show evidence of independent and original scientific
work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to knowledge of and
insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying
methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication of the research
process and findings. The student should be able to reflect on his/her research
decisions and applications, to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of
marketing management.
Contact details: Ms J Naiker
Tel: +27 (0)11559 1595 / Email: jeneshrin@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to develop
the applied competence of the postgraduate student on an advanced level in
research, analysis, interpretation and understanding of Tourism and Hospitality.
Through a doctoral dissertation, the student will show evidence of independent
research through quantitative or qualitative methods or a combination of both,
to solve complex problems in society for the sustainability of the Tourism and
Hospitality industries. The programme will assist in the continuing academic and
professional development of postgraduate students.
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Name of programme:
PhD (Transport Economics)

who is in possession of a university-based Masters qualification in Transport
Economics on NQF Level 8. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may
students academic background is insufficient.
Brief description of programme: The student should develop intellectual and
specialised competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation,
understanding, analysis and application of transport economic, management
and regulatory principles. The student should develop research, writing and
creative thinking skills in the transport economics field. The student should be
able to take strategic decisions in the context of the transport sector, and to
analyse and assess any internal or external decision impacting on this sector.
The student should also be able to reflect on his/her managerial decisions and
applications to analyse and assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of
transport economics, management and regulation. The thesis should constitute
a reflection of knowledge and insight into the transport economics field.
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Faculty of Management

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BCom Hons (Marketing Management) _____________________ 102

BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM CUM HONORIBUS

MASTER OF COMMERCE DEGREES (MCom)

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII CUM HONORIBUS

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES (MPhil)

RD = Research Dissertation / CW = Coursework

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MPhil (Management: Leadership in Emerging Countries) (CW)___ 106

DOCTOR COMMERCII DEGREES (DCom)

MASTER OF COMMERCE / MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY

DOCTOR LITTERARUM ET PHILOSOPHIAE DEGREES (DLitt et Phil)

RD = Research Dissertation / CW = Coursework

Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 20sixteen

Contact details: Mrs P Kock (Departmental Secretary)

Brief description of programme: The aim of the BTech Hospitality

BTech (Business Administration)

BTech (Human Resource Management)

BTech (Hospitality Management)

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Duration of programme: Part-time: Maximum 3 years

understanding and applications of logistics principles. The student should be

Contact details: Prof C Marnewick

BTech (Information Technology: Information Systems and

Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop the

Admission requirements: A National Diploma (Marketing) or an equivalent

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BTech (Tourism Management)

BA Hons (Human Resource Management)

Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years

Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 years

BTech (Transportation Management)

Duration of programme: Part-time: 1 year, maximum 2 years

BA Hons (Industrial Psychology)

Contact details: Mr L Buys (Transportation) / Ms S Vorster (Admin)

Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of an

Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop the

Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years

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policy requirements of the University according to which the equivalent of 120

Contact details: Ms Z Jansen

BA Hons (Information Management)

Brief description of programme: In the Public Management and Governance

Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years

BA Hons (Tourism Development)

BA Hons (Public Management and Governance)

Admission requirements: Candidates in possession of any relevant

Admission requirements: Any student with a Bachelors Degree with Public

Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year

For students with a Bachelors Degree other than a Degree in Public

Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to develop

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intellectual, research and professional skills of the student. The qualification

BCom Hons (Human Resource Management)

BCom Hons (Information Management)

Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 years

BCom qualification on NQF Level 6 with appropriate subject knowledge

Contact details: Ms N Moodley

Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years

Brief description of programme: The programme design and content ensure a

Brief description of programme: Students develop applied skills in the

BCom Hons (Industrial Psychology)

BCom Hons (IT Management)